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Assertion (A): Discourses are cultural and social practices rooted in psychic and physical reality.
Reason (R): Foucault defines discourse as the material manifestation of thought which shapes our subjectivity.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
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A: "Discourses are cultural and social practices rooted in psychic and physical reality."
This statement aligns with the idea that discourses are not just abstract ideas but are deeply intertwined with the way people live and experience the world. Discourses shape and are shaped by cultural and social practices, reflecting both the mental (psychic) and material (physical) aspects of reality.
R: "Foucault defines discourse as the material manifestation of thought which shapes our subjectivity."
Michel Foucault's concept of discourse involves the ways in which knowledge and power are expressed and maintained through language and practice. He argues that discourse is a material expression that influences how individuals perceive themselves and the world, thus shaping subjectivity.
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